Add 30/40 and 2/30
30/40 + 2/30 is 49/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 8/120 = 90 + 8/120 = 98/120 - 98/120 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 30/40 + 2/30 = 49/60
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